Schedule of Benefits. Plan C

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1 13537 Barrett Parkway Drive suite 100 Manchester, Missouri phone or Fax Schedule of Benefits Eligibility Information Your Plan of benefits includes medical, prescription drug card, vision, dental, weekly disability, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) benefits. Dependents and Unit 2 Employees should refer to the chart below and to the description of the specific benefits in this Schedule of Benefits to determine whether they are covered by the Plan and whether they are eligible for specific benefits. Employees hired on or after December 1, 2010 shall qualify for benefits based on working the required hours. After 72 months of employment the employee shall move to Plan B coverage. Initial and Continuing Eligibility and Termination of Eligibility You should review your Summary Plan Description Booklet for information about eligibility for your spouse and dependent children. Keep in mind that Unit 2 Benefits are only for the employee. The following chart provides detail on the required number of contribution hours you must work in order to be eligible for either Unit 1 or Unit 2 benefits and in order to continue your eligibility for either Unit 1 or Unit 2 benefits. Coverage begins on the first day of the second month after you have worked the required number of hours for coverage and your employer has paid contributions. Coverage continues if you worked the required number of hours in the month that is two consecutive months before the month of coverage. For example, the hours you work in May determine your coverage, and your level of coverage in July. Coverage ends on the last day of the month in which your employer reports your termination of employment or if you did not terminate employment, the last day of the second month following the month for which you last met the hours requirements. Eligibility Requirements- Eligibility (hired on or after December 1, 2010) Unit 1: 32 hours average per week; after 12-month waiting period Unit 1 coverage (family coverage for medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, weekly disability, life and AD&D Insurance). Unit 2: 20 hours average per week; after 12-month waiting period (employee-only coverage for medical, prescription drug, vision, life, and AD&D insurance). Eligibility as a Unit 1 Monthly Participant Unit 1: Determined by your employer s agreement with the Union (family coverage for medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, weekly disability, life and AD&D Insurance). Coordination Of Benefits For Spousal Coverage A spouse must elect medical and prescription coverage if available and subsidized through his or her employer. The Fund will coordinate benefits as secondary payor. If the Fund is your spouses primary insurance, a weekly surcharge is applicable. Medical Benefits Calendar Year Deductible $550 per person; $1,650 per family. $700 per person; $2,100 per family. Calendar Year Medical $2,500 per person; $6,250 per family. Deductible included. $5,000 per person; $12,500 per family. Deductible included. Calendar Year Medical Copayment $1,600 per person; $3,200 per family. Does not accumulate. Calendar Year Rx $3,000 per person; $5,000 per family. Does not accumulate. 1

2 Medical Benefits (continued) In-Office Physician Care Office visit fee for illness or injury Family practice physician, internist, pediatrician, or OB/GYN:You pay $15 copay per visit. Specialist:You pay $20 copay per visit. Note: copay counts toward medical out-of-pocket copay maximum only. Pre- and post-maternity care (only employee/spouse covered) X-ray and lab (outpatient) Chiropractic Services limit maximum: 20 visits per calendar year Chiropractic manipulations and other covered related services You pay $20 copay per visit, then Plan pays 70%; no deductible. You pay $20 copay per visit, then Plan pays 60% of allowable charge; no deductible. X-ray & lab prescribed in connection with chiropractic care Plan pays 70% after deductible, up to one set of x-rays and one set of labwork per calendar year. after deductible, up to one set of x-rays and one set of labwork per calendar year. Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy limit maximum: 40 combined visits per calendar year Physical, speech, and occupational therapy (preventive and maintenance care not covered) You pay $20 copay per visit, then Plan pays 70%; no deductible. You pay $20 copay per visit, then Plan pays 60% of allowable charge; no deductible. Hospital Inpatient Hospital care, includes emergency room physician, radiologist, anesthesiologist, and pathologist care after deductible. Emergency Room / Urgent Care Services Emergency room charge for emergency services, as defined in the SPD You pay $200 copay and no deductible, then Plan pays 70% (copay is waived if admitted from ER). You pay $200 copay and no deductible, then Plan pays 60% (copay is waived if admitted from ER). Plan pays percentage in the event of an emergency. Urgent care facility You pay $50 copay and no deductible, then Plan pays 70%. You pay $50 copay and no deductible, then. Outpatient Surgery Special note: outpatient surgical centers are not covered by the Fund. Surgery and related services (on same day) after deductible, when services are rendered in an outpatient hospital facility only. Outpatient Surgical Center Not covered. Outpatient Care Diagnostic tests and X-rays Radiation therapy Dialysis treatment Cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation Chemotherapy and infusion Ambulance service after deductible. Plan pays percentage in the event of an emergency. Home care, includes home respiratory, infusion therapy, and physical therapy Limited to 40 visits per 12-month period 2

3 Medical Benefits (continued) Outpatient Care (continued) Skilled nursing facility care Limited to 60 days per episode of treatment. Hospice Care- Inpatient or Home Patient must have life expectancy of less than 6 months to be eligible Durable medical equipment, prosthetics and orthotics are limited to $1,000 maximum per piece of equipment, per date of service; wigs and prosthesis are limited to $150 lifetime maximum per person Hearing aid benefit Covered only if they are recommended by a network provider. Contact Fund Office for instructions on claims submission. The plan allows up to a maximum of $500 per ear every 5 years. Weight Loss Programs Weight loss benefits payable up to $1,500 per lifetime maximum per person, including prescription drugs Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Benefit MAP counseling sessions Plan pays 100% of approved sessions. Not covered. Office visit with Mental Health/Substance Abuse Provider $15 copayment per visit. In-Patient Services Lab services/drug screening Please note: Additional documentation required to validate medical necessity. Transplant Benefits Organ/tissue transplant benefit maximum: $250,000 combined aggregate maximum regardless of transplant performed; benefit maximum starts 5 days prior to date of transplant and ends18 months after the transplant. Organ/tissue transplant benefits Preventative Care Routine Physical (1 per calendar year) Gynecological Exam (1 per calendar year) To avoid any possible Office Visit charges for Preventive Services you receive during the calendar year, you should have all Preventive Services performed during your Routine Physical or Gynecological Exam. Well Child Care visits as provided in the American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures Guidelines 100% - no copay or deductible. Preventive Care Services as recommended with an A or B rating by the United States Preventive Services Task Force and preventive care and screenings for women as provided for in the comprehensive guidelines supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration. 3

4 Preventative Care (continued) Seasonal Flu Shot Vaccination 100% - no copay or deductible. Hearing exams (1 per calendar year) Plan pays 70%; 100% for hearing screenings for children; no deductible. Immunizations based on CDC guidelines Plan pays 100%; no deductible. Pap smear (1 per calendar year) Plan pays 100%; no deductible. Routine mammograms (1 per calendar year beginning at age 40) (covered as outlined by American Cancer Society) Plan pays 100%; no deductible. Family planning Infertility lab work Infertility treatment Benefits payable up to $10,000 lifetime maximum Plan pays 50%; no deductible. Contraceptives: At least one method in each of the 18 categories of contraceptives described in the Women s Preventative Services Section of the SPD will be covered at no cost to the Participant; oral contraceptives are covered under the Prescription Drug Card Program. Plan pays 100%; no copay or deductible. Prescription Drug Card Program Annual deductible $200 deductible. Calendar Year Rx $3,000 per person; $5,000 per family. Type Of Medication Generic drugs Participating Network Retail Pharmacy (up to 30-day supply) You pay 15% or $10 copay (whichever is greater); with $50 maximum copay. Does not accumulate. Mail Order Program ** (up to a 90-day supply) You pay 10% or $20 copay (whichever is greater); with $150 maximum copay for 90 day supply. Single source brand name drugs (no generic available) You pay 25% or $20 copay (whichever is greater); with $100 maximum copay. You pay 25% or $40 copay (whichever is greater); with $300 maximum copay for 90 day supply. Multi-source brand name drugs You pay 25% of generic cost or $20 copay (whichever is greater), plus the difference between the brand name and generic price. You pay 25% of generic cost or $40 copay (whichever is greater), plus the difference between the brand name and generic price. Generic and single-source Contraceptives Plan pays 100%; no copay or deductible. Plan pays 100%; no copay or deductible. **You may also fill your maintenance prescriptions (up to 90-day supply) at all Schnucks, Dierbergs, Shop n Save and Kroger stores that have pharmacies. You must have filled at least one 30-day supply of the prescription at retail before you are eligible to fill the 90 day supply. The mail order co-pays shown above apply. 4

5 Vision Care Benefits Benefits are payable every other calendar year for eye exam and 1 pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses Call VSP Vision Care at or visit their web site at whenever you need to locate a vision care provider in your area. When you call to make an appointment, tell the doctor you are a VSP member. Your ID card will not be needed. Benefits Payable Every Other Calendar Year VSP Choice Providers Well Vision Exam (eye exam related to illness or injury covered under medical benefits) Plan covers 100% after you pay a $35 copay. Prescription lenses: Single vision; Lined bifocal; Lined trifocal; and Polycarbonate lenses for dependent children up to age 18 Plan covers 100% after you pay a $50 copay. Allowance for frames Plan covers a maximum of $130; you receive 20% off any amount over the maximum. Allowance for contact lenses and contact lens exam (fitting and evaluation) Plan covers a maximum of $150. Non-VSP Service Providers No benefits available. Dental Benefits Only Unit 1 employees and dependents are eligible for dental benefits To find a provider in your area, log onto or call the Fund office. By selecting an in-network dental provider your out-of-pocket costs will be lower since the providers have agreed to offer their services at discounted rates. This means you will pay a percentage of a lower cost. Benefits Payable Service Calendar year maximum payable for Coverages A, B and C combined $3,000 per person, except that this limit does not apply to Coverage A for dependent children under age 19. Coverage A: routine exams, prophylaxis, fluoride treatment and x-rays each service allowed twice per calendar year regardless of the amount of time between services Plan covers 100% of allowable charge. Dependent children under age 19 are limited to two exams and one set of x-rays per calendar year with no annual dollar limit. Coverage B: restorative, basic dental care and periodontics, (veneers must be preauthorized) Plan covers 80% of allowable charge. Coverage C: crowns, bridges and dentures (partials and complete), but replacements are covered if not less than 5 years after the crown, bridge or denture was last installed Plan covers 50% of allowable charge. Orthodontia for children through age 18 only (must be banded prior to 19th birthday) Plan covers 80% of allowable charge up to $2,000 lifetime maximum. 5

6 Employee-Only Benefits Life Insurance Benefit Unit 1 Level Of Coverage In the event of your death Unit 2 at least one year but less than 10 years $10,000 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $15,000 at least 15 years but less than 20 years $20, years $25,000 at least one year but less than 10 years $2,000 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $5, years $15,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit In the event your death is a result of an accident your beneficiary will receive the following in addition to the Life Insurance Benefit at least one year but less than 10 years $10,000 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $15,000 at least 15 years but less than 20 years $20, years $25,000 at least one year but less than 10 years $2,000 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $5, years $15,000 Felonious Assault at least one year but less than 10 years $1,000 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $1,500 at least 15 years but less than 20 years $2, years $2,500 at least one year but less than 10 years $200 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $500 at least 15 years but less than 20 years $1, years $1,500 Uniplegia at least one year but less than 10 years $2,500 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $3,750 at least 15 years but less than 20 years $5, years $6,250 at least one year but less than 10 years $500 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $1,250 at least 15 years but less than 20 years $2, years $3,750 Hemiplegia, or loss of any one of:hands, feet, sight of an eye, speech, or hearing at least one year but less than 10 years $5,000 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $7, years $12,500 at least one year but less than 10 years $1,000 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $2,500 at least 15 years but less than 20 years $5, years $7,500 Paraplegia at least one year but less than 10 years $7,500 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $11,250 at least 15 years but less than 20 years $15, years $18,750 at least one year but less than 10 years $1,500 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $3,750 at least 15 years but less than 20 years $7, years $11,250 Quadriplegia, or loss of any two of: hands, feet, sight of an eye, speech, or hearing at least one year but less than 10 years $10,000 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $15,000 at least 15 years but less than 20 years $20, years $25,000 at least one year but less than 10 years $2,000 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $5, years $15,000 Accelerated Benefit In the event you have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of 12 months or less at least one year but less than 10 years $5,000 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $7, years $12,500 at least one year but less than 10 years $1,000 at least 10 years but less than 15 years $2,500 at least 15 years but less than 20 years $5, years $7,500 Weekly Disability Income Benefit Eligibility begins on The 1st day of an accident or the 4th day of an illness. No coverage. Percentage of payment 70% of average weekly wage for the 4-week period immediately preceding the disability. Maximum weekly benefit amount at least one year but less than 10 years $250 at least 10 years but less than 20 years $ years $350 Maximum period of pay 13 weeks Reinstatement of weekly disability benefit Benefits are restored when you return to work and work your average weekly hours (minimum of hours per week based on your date of hire for Unit 1 eligibility qualification). 6